Page 76 Remarks on the Third Degree.FROM this class the rulers of regular bodies of Masons, in the first three degrees, are selected, as it is only from those who are capable of giving instruction that we can properly expect to receive it. The lecture of this degree, considered separately from the duties and ceremonies appertaining to the degree of Presiding or Past Master, is divided into three sections. |
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The First Section.The ceremoiny of initiation into the third degree is particularly specified in this branch of the lecture, and here many other useful instructions are given. Such is the importance of this section, that we may safely declare, that the person who is unacquainted with it is ill qualified to act as a ruler or governor of the work.
SCRIPTURE.The following passage of Scripture is introduced during the ceremonies:
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The Second SectionRecites the historical traditions of the Order, and presents to view a finished picture of the utmost consequence to the Fraternity. It exemplifies an instance of virtue, fortitude, and integrity, seldom equaled, and never excelled, in the history of man. |
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PRAYER,At Raising a Brother to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason.
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*) THEOREM. - In any right-angled triangle, the square which is described upon the side subtending the right angle is equal to the squares described upon the sides which contain the right angle. - Euclid, lib. i, prop. 47. |
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SETTING MAUL. SPADE. COFFIN. EVERGREEN. |
Page 90 Here usually follows an exhortation to the practice of virtue. The following is a form much used.
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